However, a California State Athletic Commission rep today told MMAjunkie.com the suspension has since been lifted.

Noons vs. Thomson is now good to go for “Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey,” which takes place March 3 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The event’s main card, including Noons vs. Thomson, airs live on Showtime while preliminary-card fights air on Showtime Extreme.

Noons was suspended indefinitely following a victory over Billy Evangelista at “Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal.” After three rounds, he was declared the winner by unanimous decision, but he was suspended for a possible injury to his left eye. He recently got the needed clearance from an opthamologist that he is able to compete.

Ohio Athletic Commission Executive Director Bernie Profato said earlier today that Noons would be good to go for next week’s event once the CSAC’s suspension was lifted.

Noons rebounded from a two-fight skid with the decision victory over Evangelista. The win put him one step closer to a coveted title shot against current champ Gilbert Melendez, who outpointed Jorge Masvidal in the Dec. 17 event’s headliner.

The winner of his fight with Thomson could very well move into a No. 1 contender’s position.